They are the sons and daughters of Life’s longing for itself.
They come through you but not from you,
And though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
For they have their own thoughts.
You may house their bodies but not their souls,
For their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow,
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“Daily Growing” (Traditional) | Altan
Altan is a traditional Irish band known for their renditions of folk songs, so it’s not uncommon for them to have their own interpretation of traditional tunes.
In the case of this version, where an older woman is married off to a much younger man by her father, it still falls within the broader tradition of folk music storytelling. Many folk songs feature themes of love, relationships, and familial dynamics, and this variation of “Daily Growing” explores the dynamics of age differences in marriage, which is not uncommon in traditional music.
While the exact origin of Altan’s version of the song may be difficult to trace, it likely draws from the broader tradition of Irish and Scottish folk music, where such themes are common. The song might have been passed down through generations via oral tradition before being recorded by Altan or adapted from other sources within the folk music canon.
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